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The Mississippi Bar

Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

houston, TX

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The Mississippi Bar lists this Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

The Hartford currently has an in-house opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases throughout Houston and surrounding counties. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in construction site accidents, premise liability, products liability, and commercial automobile accidents. The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with considerable trial experience and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial.

RESPONSBILITIES:

Handle complex and high exposure litigation

Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients

Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise

Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment

Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures

Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases

Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial hearings and alternative dispute resolutions

Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients

Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in Texas state and local federal courts

Knowledge of Harris County and surrounding Counties with available transportation

Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association

Minimum of 7+ years of civil tort matters experience

Documented first or second chair jury trial/appellate preferred

Strong legal research and writing skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must

Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required

Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation

Core Competencies Required:

Strategic Thinking

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Business Knowledge and Decision Making

Effective Relationships

Excellent writing skills

Strong communication skills

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$132,400 - $198,600

Equal OpportunityEmployer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity orExpression/Religion/Age

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Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

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